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DL1BAZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 15, 2011 13:10
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Compact and solid rig, nice Receiver
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Got it from an SWL for just 170 Euros (power supply PS15 included). Works as new after realignment, very stable in every way. Nice receiver, beats newer rigs (www.sherweng.com, receiver data). Works very fine with an fl63a 250Hz CW-Filter.
No problems at all with the stepper motor (yes, its "klonky").
Very straight and simple to use.
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KB0HAE
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 10, 2010 02:15
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Good radio but
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I owned one of these for a few months. I was a pretty good radio, but the band switching was very noisy. Everything worked as it should. However, I cannot recommend this radio because of known problems with the electric/mechanical band switching. If the band switching goes out, there are no parts available for repair.
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K6LO
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 30, 2009 14:19
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Can be a good value
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I had a 720A for about a year with an IRC 270 hz cw filter installed. I found that the receiver handled strong signal conditions pretty well, sounded nice, despite some intrusive circuit noise evident during headphone operation. AM selectivity is too broad for decent SWL work. I wouldn't consider it a good value given the other nicer choices in the same used price range these days especially given the rotary relay casting a shadow. Thankfully owning one 720A and two '701s over the years I have never had that headache surface.
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AB5NX
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 24, 2009 14:02
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Very happy with the old thing.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought this from a salvage dealer on line.Was told selling for parts only.Looked kinda rusty but not to bad.The seller told me the radio had been under water in hurricane Katrina.Got it this morning and spent 2 hours cleaning and checking out.Powered it up and it came to life,all bands,Full 100 watt output and has good receive.The band changing could wake the dead but I've been told that's how the 720a sounds.I was not looking for a 2nd hf rig but giving it's history and how easy it came back to life I'll keep it.Great audio reports.The only shortfall I found is you can't hook it up to a pc. 73's ab5nx
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W4JHC
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 8, 2009 07:22
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Solid Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a good old radio that still works after nearly 30 years of use. It's well built. I inherited it from my dad, W4HVH, SK since 1998. I had to clean the rotary relay but this is not so bad with instructions found in May 96 QST "Hints & Kinks" column... I had to go to the local university library to find the article but you might find it on the internet.
I have the original hand mike and I need to replace it soon with one that is compatible.
I've read that some have had trouble with the RIT function. Mine works on CW but I'm not sure on the other modes. The frequency shift on RX is very slight and won't help on SSB.
I don't have the narrow CW filter installed but that would improve this rig for that mode.
Otherwise, it's still makes it out and is a good backup rig. Constant use will keep it on the air. I think that punching the switches keeps the corrosion down and the contacts clean!
Would rate a 5 but for the money you might get a more modern radio. It's great for a new ham like myself to learn with a relatively old radio.
73 de W4JHC
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NN4P
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 11, 2009 14:38
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Excellent if not spoiled
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Great radio. Flaws? I suppose and I have yet to have a radio from the TS-940 to a FT9840 and many in between that didn't have issues. It does have the clicking band switch but I'm thankful to have a rig with the economy. Doesn't mean settling, rather having a rig that works and has done so flawlessly since it was bought used in 1995. Great audio and the received is superb. Being thankful is a great place to be, a better place to learn to live.
NN4P
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26TM119
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 26, 2008 00:35
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worth a look
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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i use my ic720a as my mobile rig,it is a clunky old bugger but it really does the job!if you want the latest multi-button black box do everything multi menue mega rig....look elsewhere.if you want a no nonsense house brick that will keep going regardless,,,,,try one!
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N3WXW
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 2, 2008 17:15
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An oldie but a goodie!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had my IC-720A for a little over two years now, no issues at all. I use it with my R-70 reciver with an IC-7072 interface that alows split operation.I use it cw only. It is one of many in my collection of radios. It is a good solid performer. Yes the band switch clicks as you change bands but that is part of the fun of collection old radios. This may be an old radio but its performace is very good. I would not recomending spending too much money to purchase one . They are many for less than $250.00. I would pay $35.00 more if it has the IC-PS15 power supply.
73 de Ed
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IW9HGS
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 15, 2008 14:08
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RUGGED and fascinating! :)
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I like this transceiver. Mine suffer of some little problems : the rotary switch had to be cleaned very well to become perfect, and the frequency counter is not so perfect. But is very nice and easy to use; rugged and solid!!!
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VE3ES
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Rating: 3/5
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Jul 24, 2007 21:00
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Old quirky ICOM
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Nice vintage ICOM worthy of having in your shack. Also had the AT-500 tuner, the PS-30 power supply, the matching spkr and the matching desk mic. Probably as good as they came back in the 80s but a somewhat unique radio with this really loud relay that kicks in when switching bands. That alone ruined the rig for me. I recently sold the station and it's replacement is a much newer FT-840 which is light years ahead of the ICOM. Again, a nice vintage radio but find yourself something better like an IC-730, IC-740, IC-745, etc, or better yet anything made by Yaesu.
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